Children

The Children’s Services Program

Camden Community Connection’s Children’s Services Program delivers a wide range of services and activitiesto families and children residing in the Camden LGA.

The program is funded by the NSW Department of Education & Training and issupported by local services, schools and organisations in the Macarthur Region.

A Family Worker provides families with referrals to other services; delivers parenting support and education; facilitates supported playgroups and other activities that help build an enriched and connected community.

 

Playgroups                         

Camden Community Connections (CCC) playgroups are facilitated by staff with a broad range of qualifications and experience. Workers plan and implement developmental programs where childrenhave fun while learning and engaging in active play.

For more information contact our Family Worker on 46471283 or email families@camdenconnections.org.au. The following playgroups operate during school terms,

 

Bright Eyes Playgroup (in partnership with the Benevolent Society)

When	Mondays         10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Where	Narellan Child, Family and Community Centre
	Queen Street, Narellan
Cost	$2 Donation per child (babies free)
	Please bring a piece of fruit

 

Playlinks Playgroup (in partnership with Northcott Family Resource Links and the Benevolent Society)

When	Wednesdays   10:00a.m.-12:00 noon
Where	Sedgwick Reserve (Currans Hill)
Cost	Gold Coin Donation

*Morning tea provided

 

Bright Stars Playgroup 

When	Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
Where	Narellan Child, Family and Community Centre
	Queen Street, Narellan
Cost	$3 donation per child or $2.50 donation per child for CCC members
	Please bring a piece of fruit

Transition to School

This program is for children who are getting ready to go to big school. It runs for two hours per week during Term 4 and includes outcomes that are reflected in the Early Years Learning Framework. We are currently running Transition to School at Leppington Public School.

 

Breakfast Club

CCC, with support from community groups and organisations, runs a Breakfast Program every Tuesday at Leppington Public School.  Students eat a range of healthy foods including cereal, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit and juice.

Current supporters – Kelloggs; Stockland.

 

Events

CCC also participates in a number of community family events including,

• the Camden Play Day  as part of Families Week celebrations in May each year
• Camden Kids Fun Day celebrating Children’s Week in September each year
• Narellan Rhythms Festival, a family, multicultural festival held during October each year

 

To find out more information contact our Family Worker

Phone: 4647 1283
Email:  firaol.tujuba@camdenconnections.org.au